Fishing Tips for the Beginner

Fishing Tips for the Beginner- Clicking on this link will take you to a great article written for those who havent been fishing but are looking ro go for the first time. It is written by John Rarity of Active.com. It provides an outline of what to expect and what you might need on your first fishing trip.

Page of Relevant Content

Here is a great page of relevant content. It is on the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Tourism website. On it you can find helpful information such as, a guide of different types of fish in Kansas, a fishing forecast, tips on how to increase your chances of catching fish, as well as frequently asked questions and the answers to those questions.

Fishing for Catfish

                                                             Catfish Facts  
There are many different kinds of fish but one of my favorites is the catfish. There are several different kindsof catfish including, Channel, Flathead, and Bluecat here in Kansas. Catfish are found in a variety of different waterways including ponds, lakes, and rivers, This website gives you more detail into the world of the catfish.
      

Fall is coming and the weather is changing but that doesnt mean there isn't fish to be caught. This video shows some tips and techniques on how to increase your chances of catching Bass in the fall.

Lack of Rainfall and Its Affect on Fish

Kansas has experienced a significant drought in recent months affecting many areas statewide. Water levels have dropped significantly resulting in bodies of water becoming dry and muddy and also killing different spieces of fish. This article goes into greater depth on how drought is affecting kansas and it's different bodies of water.Kansas City Star Drought Article.

Lack of Rainfall Continued

This link takes you to a map showing an average years worth of rainfall in the United States. Rainfall in September 2007. As can be expected this lack of rainfall has an affect on fish and fishing which I will adress in my next post.

Lack of Rain Affecting Fishing

The lack of rain here in Kansas has taken a toll on fishing in many local areas recently. This Link displays a years worth of rainfall in the United States.Rainfall Totals. In my next post I will show an years worth of average rainfall seen in the past.